Bill > HB754

This bill modifies Montana law regarding child abuse and neglect proceedings by adding specific provisions related to gender transition. The bill amends two existing sections of law to prohibit a parent's opposition to a child's gender transition from being used as grounds for child abuse or neglect proceedings, and explicitly states that a child transitioning gender with parental support is considered to be in "immediate or apparent danger of harm" that would justify emergency removal from the home. This means that if a child is transitioning gender with parental support, child protection services would be required to remove the child from the home and place them in a protective facility. The bill uses the term "GER transition" which appears to refer to gender transition, though the full meaning of the acronym is not specified. The changes would effectively treat parental support of a child's gender transition as a situation necessitating immediate child protective intervention, potentially allowing for the removal of the child from their home even when the parents are supportive of the child's gender identity. The bill appears to be part of a broader legislative effort to address issues surrounding gender transition and child welfare in Montana.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC3821